March 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. ALL are Welcome!

Thank you, Joe! Very much appreciated.

 

I’ve been using Joseph’s 2011 R41.

IMO it is more difficult than an edge forward shaving device because you can bring the blade in at a lower angle open edge.

If you rock back on the cap a little it stops shaving quick. It is almost like it was designed to force shaving at the peak of aggression, not shave, or get cut. I view it more difficult than a straight or a shavette, but it delivers a closeness that I normally don’t seek.

I far preferred using Tom’s DEvette because you could get in at a lower angle an shave on ‘edge only’, not ‘cap and edge’.

At one time I considered the pursuit of a 2011 R41. Today I’d probably prefer one of the more modern Muhle versions today.

 

I think I’m going to hone on the minor axis of the elliptical surface of my rocks. It is the equivalent of a 6’ cylinder and might kick it up some with a reduced angle.

Razors I have at the lower bevel angles do shave better than those with greater but have more delicate edges. I think the Rasior Saber ‘My Fine Steed’ I own is at about 14 degrees and is the thinnest grind I own. Best shaving straight I have.

I’ve never shaved with a wedge grind. If I find one I’ll hone it with abrasive films since I’m moving most of my stones to crowned surfaces.

 

Oooops!

Glad you came up with the work around to bring a new spectrum of enjoyment to your day.

 

Wonderful catch up report and photos Bill.


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Thank you Andrew.


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Wednesday March 3, 2021
Razor: Schick Type F
Blade: Schick (?)
Brush: Unbranded Burma Shave Boar (My 1st Brush bought in 1979)
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb

I was fortunate to pick one of these up at a reasonable price versus the Stupid Money they go for at times and I LOVE it. Always have when seen in others shave of the day pics ( Looking especially at you Matt @120inna55 who takes crazy good photos) and even more after getting it and enjoying the shaves with it. Is it better/effective than any other Injector razor ? No, not really. But the experience in how something feels in your hand adds or takes away from the shave experience for me and I enjoy METAL tools. That's just me. I still enjoy the few other injectors I have but this is my favorite Injector. The Vintage Williams just gives such a nice shave and feel of a refreshed face when done. The Vintage Aqua Velva just adds to that and has a slight medicinal vetiver type scent to me versus the aquatic fresh scent you get from what we associate with Aqua Velva that's the Blue formula. Threw some modern EdT at the shave with the Spicebomb to wrap things up. My time will be limited here going forward as I handle some other things higher on the priority list (I know this is debatable) As some have said I will read ALL I can and use the like button too but posting may be down. It may take me a bit to wean myself off my forum addiction but that's the goal/need. Have a great day everyone !!

 

SRS # 465

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Dovo Best
Brush: Opus Shaving Brushes “Underdog” Boar
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Day 2 of 6 of the @Edison Carter Dovo Straight Mini -Focus. Same results as yesterday were provided by this razor in the three pass mode. A super smooth shave without any hiccups. The Opus Boar easily whipped up a voluminous lather that easily could have been used to do a head shave if that was in the thought process.

The strength of scent with both the soap and splash of PAA products is well documented. The PAA AABR falls into this category. From past experience, I will be smelling this juice long into the evening. Yes, it is Happy Hump Day for sure.

My day will be with the Yutes, as always, however, I do have a meeting at 10:00 with the lady that coordinates the various insurances provided to the school district employees. The meeting is to discuss health, dental and eventual Medicare Insurance in retirement. Fortunately for me, I will not have to pick up the COBRA plan option as my wife, also an employee in the district as a school administrator, will pick up the Family Plan costs. So I am good for about another 3 years before the Medicare piece will kick in. Yes, SWMBO has to keep me in the lap of luxury I am accustom to. So the march towards the MOLC continues. .....

Have a great day gentlemen.

 

Beautiful shave Dave. No worries, the members here will enjoy whatever post you can find time to share. Hope whatever life brings your way you are able to meet it with the same vigor and determination as you have shown here.

 

Fabulous shave and photo Dave. The F type is just one of the coolest razors ever made.

 

Excellent shave and post Joe. I never gave your insurance a thought. In GA teachers receive their insurance through the state after retirement for the remainder of their life. It is great that your wive will be able to pick up the coverage and bridge you over to Medicare.

 

March 3, 2021
Feather AS-D2
Feather
MrEE with SHD 2 Band
Mike’s Bay Rum
Dominica Grand Bay Rum Aftershave

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Happy Humpday Everyone. Today is my maiden voyage with the Feather AS-D2. After looking at the razor, I decided the MrEE brush would be a perfect match for the razor. Inspired by @Primotenore , I reached for a Mike's soap but went with Bay Rum instead of Vetiver. The MrEE brush did a wonderful job loading and lathering the Mike's Bay Rum. I loaded the Feather AS-D2 with a new Feather DE razor blade. I stuck with my traditional three pass shave. After touch ups and buffing I ended up with a drama free BBS shave. While this is a mild razor, it delivers a shave that is just as close as the much more aggressive R102. Thus far I very happy with the the razor. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.

 

Terrific first outing with the AS-D2, Clint! I'll need to get mine out when I finish my Blackland focus.

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Thank you Jim. The Feather is a terrific razor. It is so very similar to the Tatara Masamune. Both have nearly the exact same sweet spot so it was a breeze to dial in from the start.

 

Round two with the Tatara Nodachi.

The Nodachi and I are forming a better relationship. It is not where it needs to be but it is improving.

Tatara Nodachi
Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
Astra SP Blade (fresh)
Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Witch Hazel
Back Tie Gentleman

The T3 beat the brakes off of the MWF this morning. Hard to beat the Fat.

Decided to tone down the Nodachi so I throwed a fresh Astra SP in it it. The Astra was smooth sailing and I really could not tell much difference between it and the Feather in the Nodachi. Three great passes and then I went for the alum.....much better than yesterday. The alum was warm and not scalding hot. The warmth was pretty much even across the shave. I would say this is a BBS. I really like the shaves the Nodachi gives. I just need to get it dialed on in.

A little witch hazel followed by Black Tie Gentleman which I think is a dupe of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille.

O.K. the jury is still out on the Nodachi and I am not ready to enter into negotiations with Clint. I just wonder if I need to get Charlie @wristwatchb to mediate if and when the time comes. I probably could not afford Charlie's commission rate. You have to pay Charlie in cookies......lots of cookies.

Take care gentlemen and I hope your day is great.

 

Wonderful Wed. Williams shave Dave! Will miss your daily posts, but I understand that you need to do things that are more important. Have a great day!

 

It's another rockin' Dovo shave! Have a fun day with the yutes Joe!

 

SOTD WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 3, 2021

This morning’s shave featured an all Japanese shaving tools focus, and represented a supportive shave for my good friend, Clint, on his first AS-D2 outing. In that spirit I grabbed my own AS-D2. The Seki Feather AS-D2 was one of the first stainless steel safety razors and represents an engineered design improvement over its predecessor, the AS-D1, an altogether too mild safety razor with an exaggerated negative blade exposure resulting in a very mild shave. The AS-D2 was one of, if not the first safety razor to be constructed of marine grade 316L stainless steel via a CNC process. There were other stainless steel CNC built razors at the time (cf original Tradere), but they represented the use of other stainless steel alloys for the most part.

This razor was designed for “riding the bar” and featured a very narrow sweet spot that promoted a much more acute shaving angle taking full advantage of the hyper sharp Feather DE blade it was engineered around. I have a relatively thick heavy whiskers and used my AS-D2 a year or so ago to reduce almost three weeks of whisker growth following a hospital stay. It took it down like a champ, leaving me dolphin smooth. It required no extensive buffing, only an experienced knowledge of its very narrow sweet spot. Those who dismiss it as a “mild” razor just never learned the proper angle to shave with it. This morning it effortlessly sheared away my dome stubble in my usual two ATG passes.

In keeping with my Japanese shaving tools theme I selected the Tanifuji Airi 11/16, the first Japanese straight razor in my humble collection. My son, Ben, a straight shaver of several decades experience, has a very large Japanese silver and Tamaghane steel straight razor collection (100+). He provided me with this first razor after honing it on his then newly complete jnat progression. It was my first whisker-melting, Japanese silver steel shave. I now own two others, and am on the hunt for others guided by my son’s expertise. This morning, after a quick refresh last night, this petite little gem blazed through my mug whiskers in three slow, delightful passes, leaving me clean and refreshed with that delightful velveteen, porcelain smooth skin feel result I seek in every shave I undertake.

RAZOR: Tanifuji Airi 11/16 (Mug), Feather AS-D2 Safety Razor (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Rooney Ebony Pure Badger
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Pre de Provence Bergamot & Thyme AS Balm.

 

Impressive shave Clint. Have a fine day!

 

It sounds like you are getting a handle on the Nodachi. Excellent shave, pic and post. Have a super day Danny!